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Da'wah

 by Sibtain ¦  12 Jan 2021, 14:33 ¦  Forum: Q & A with Sh. Kamran ¦  Topic: Da'wah ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 2170

(salam) I have a non-Muslim boy who wants to marry a Muslim girl and I have been discussing Islam with him. My hope is to convince him to become a Muslim before he gets married to the girl. Having talked to him a few times, I get the feeling that he is ready to accept that there is one God but other...

Re: headache

 by Sibtain ¦  16 Dec 2014, 19:33 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered]headache ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 1023

The type of headache you are describing is called a "tension headache", sometimes called stress headaches. It is more common in adults, but when it does occur in adolescents, it is usually due to an emotional or physical stress. Since it happens more when she returns from school, it could be due to ...

Re: headache

 by Sibtain ¦  16 Dec 2014, 17:53 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered]headache ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 1023

Can you give me more details like:
- Where is the headache?
- How old is she?
- How long has this been going on?
- What do you do to give her relief from it?
- Are there any other symptoms?

Re: pregnancy

 by Sibtain ¦  11 Dec 2014, 23:37 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered]pregnancy ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 927

Salaam, 1. Folic acid tablets are essential because they help prevent some birth defects in the newborn, so yes folic acid tablets are necessary. In fact, it is more better to start taking them before conceiving 2. Iron capsules can be taken if the iron levels are truly low. Check your iron levels a...

Re: Thalasemia and Vitamins with ion supplements

 by Sibtain ¦  08 Nov 2014, 15:51 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered]Thalasemia and Vitamins with ion supplements ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1151

Ideally, a person with thalassemia minor should only take iron tablets when the levels of iron in blood are low, as it may lead to a condition called "iron overload". Iron levels in the blood can be checked, and most hospitals do the test. Having said that, the amount of iron in centrum is not very ...

Re: Mantoux test

 by Sibtain ¦  25 Aug 2014, 06:22 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered]Mantoux test ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1287

(wasalam)

There is no problem in that

Re: Testing TB

 by Sibtain ¦  20 Aug 2014, 07:12 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered]Testing TB ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1091

(wasalam) Generally, TB is of two types: 1. Pulmonary TB - basically means TB in the lungs - which is contagious 2. Extrapulmonary TB - basically means TB outside the lungs i.e. in other organs - which is not contagious Since this is for school purposes, I'm assuming they are referring to the Pulmon...

Re: Ear pain

 by Sibtain ¦  02 Apr 2014, 14:17 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered]Ear pain ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1417

Alaykum Salaam, Normally ear pain which is radiating to the jaw is a sign of an ear infection. Sometimes, fluid builds up inside the ear (called effusion) causing some blockage sensation and echoing of sound. It is better to treat it before it leads to complications (which can be life-threatening). ...

Re: Pechotti

 by Sibtain ¦  26 Mar 2014, 11:14 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered] Pechotti ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1080

Ws. From what I understand, "pechotti" is more like muscular spasm that one feels on the back leading to intense pain and immobility. Usually the nerves that reach the foot and toe arise from your back. From my research, medical science does not have a clear-cut explanation for the above treatment m...

Re: High blood pressure plus borderline cholesterol

 by Sibtain ¦  26 Mar 2014, 11:09 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered] High blood pressure plus borderline cholesterol ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1405

High blood pressure is a chronic condition, usually progressive and so the medications that one has been prescribed may not necessarily help the person after a few years. There is usually a need to increase the dose or medications. But this all depends on various other factors since treatment of hig...

Re: Severe osteoporosis and arthritis

 by Sibtain ¦  26 Mar 2014, 11:05 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered] Severe osteoporosis and arthritis ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1351

(wasalam) Osteoporosis and Arthritis are two different conditions. Osteoporosis is the condition where your bones become weak and can break easily leading to fractures. Usually it affects the hip and occurs more in women Arthritis is a disease of your joints (where two bones meet) leading to damage ...

Re: Pain in Heels.

 by Sibtain ¦  27 Nov 2013, 00:30 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered]Pain in Heels. ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1057

Ws. Pain in the heels can be caused by a number of things but there are two common causes: 1. Plantar fasciitis - where the pain is on the underside of the heel 2. Achilles tendinitis - where the pain is on the backside of the heel Other less common causes are arthritis and gout (to name a few) If t...

Re: Pregnancy and anti biotics

 by Sibtain ¦  12 Nov 2013, 15:22 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered]Pregnancy and anti biotics ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 1336

There are some antibiotics which are not supposed to be used during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester. Otherwise for a typical bacterial upper respiratory infection, the normally prescribed antibiotics are fairly safe. These include Penicllins (e.g. amoxycillin etc.) and the Azithromyci...

Re: Birth Control and Fertility

 by Sibtain ¦  12 Nov 2013, 15:17 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered]Birth Control and Fertility ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1124

Ws Birth control pills are an effective method as long as they don't give you side effects, in fact it is among the most preferred methods for birth control. Pills can be used for long periods (even 2 years as you stated) and are totally reversible once they are stopped. So pills DO NOT affect ferti...

Re: When to start ante natal clinic

 by Sibtain ¦  12 Nov 2013, 14:53 ¦  Forum: Ask Dr. Sibtain ¦  Topic: [Answered]When to start ante natal clinic ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 1331

Yes a GP who has experience in antenatal care (and most do, if not all) then there is no problem in going to a GP while waiting for your OBGY appointment. The vaccines are normally given around the 20th and 30th week of pregnancy so if you are still early in your pregnancy then you do not need worry...

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